School Mental Health Coordinator (10-Month)

Polkschoolsfl; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package: medical, dental

No-cost employee health clinics

Paid holidays and leave time

Flexible work options for some roles

Professional growth and development

Access to mentoring and support nets

Job summary

Polk County Schools in Bartow, FL seeks a Mental Health Facilitator (10-month) to coordinate referrals and deliver mental health services within the district’s schools.

The role requires collaboration with administrators, teachers, and school mental health teams, providing direct counseling and Tier III case management, and supporting safety plans. A bachelor's degree in a mental health field is required; a master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mental health field required; master's degree preferred.
• Must meet requirements as a certified mental health services provider; licensure preferred (e.g., School Psychologists, Professional School Counselors, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers).
• Youth Mental Health First Aid and PREPaRE certification must be obtained within one year of placement.

Responsibilities

• Maintains collaborative relationships with administrators, teachers, and school-based mental health team members.
• Coordinate the referral process for students needing mental health services beyond the school level.
• Provide direct service mental health counseling and Tier III case management oversight.
• Provide all tiers of mental health and behavior supports, coaching, and training to schools in the region.
• Assist in implementing the mental health portion of the district safety act plan.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Data analysis

Collaboration

Threat assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mental health field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Polk County Schools in Bartow, FL seeks a Mental Health Facilitator (10-month) to coordinate referrals and deliver mental health services within the district’s schools.

The role requires collaboration with administrators, teachers, and school mental health teams, providing direct counseling and Tier III case management, and supporting safety plans. A bachelor's degree in a mental health field is required; a master's degree is preferred.